More face lifts for Mossel Bay’s Dolphin Bay Hotel


The Dolphin Bay Hotel, now officially graded a three star hotel, is constantly undergoing refurbishing and improvements under the watchful eye of MD Heinz Höffgen-Berger. The outside of the hotel now sports a complete new look in gentle, earthy tones, whilst the comfortable and spacious rooms are being redecorated in cheerful fabrics. New furniture in the lounge/bar area blends in with the deep blue of the Indian Ocean in the background and the "Anchorage" a-la-carte restaurant offers a mouth watering new menu designed by Austrian chef Eddie.

The new owners (Heinz Höffgen-Berger, Urs Windholz, together with local businessmen Albert Wiffen and Tossie Steyn) have started a landfill project for the pool garden and a lawn alongside the river. “A trim park, a beach volleyball court, a small health & beauty spa, as well as an outside lift are still in the planning stages which will be tackled in the next 12 months” says Berger.

The hotel was built four years ago and offers 109 exceptionally spacious bedrooms, each with DSTV and large balconies overlooking the bay and the Outeniqua Mountains. There are flexible conference facilities for 40 people, which will soon be increased to accommodate larger groups. There is ample parking, including special parking reserved for tour buses.